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CCCC recognizes first Basic Skills Plus participants
01.26.2012 • Continuing Education, Graduations
LILLINGTON - A high school-level credential plus workforce training skills can equal more opportunity in a tight job market, according to Andre Mapp, Basic Skills Plus coordinator for Central Carolina Community College.
The "Plus" is what makes the difference, he said.
In fall 2011, CCCC's College and Career Readiness Department launched its Basic Skills Plus program, combining high school education with employability, occupational and technical skills. It is one of only 16 community colleges in North Carolina offering Basic Skills Plus. The program is designed for adults who do not have a high school education.
"CCCC's Basic Skills Plus program provides students pursuing a GED or high school diploma simultaneous access to post-secondary education and training," said Dawn Tucker, dean of College and Career Readiness. "This innovative approach not only accelerates their transition to employment but also allows them to enter the workforce better trained and prepared to succeed."
The first 10 participants of the program were recognized Dec. 19 in a ceremony at the college's Lillington Adult Education Center. All are enrolled in the CCR Department's Adult High School or General Educational Development diploma programs at the Lillington Center, Triangle South Enterprise Center, or West Harnett Center.
As participants in the Basic Skills Plus program, these students were able to take a college course while working on their AHS or GED credential. All completed the college's 12-week Study Skills course online.
As they continue in the Basic Skills Plus program, they will be able to enroll in Human Resources Development courses that provide them an opportunity to explore careers, prepare for success in the workplace, and learn strategies on finding and keeping jobs.
They will complete a Career Readiness Certificate program through WIN-WorkKeys and have a nationally recognized certificate to show employers the level of workplace skills they have in applied math, reading for information, and information location.
They will also receive training for in-demand occupational courses such as nursing, welding, machining, or renewable energy.
"This has been a successful semester for the program," Mapp said. "These rising stars showed dedication, resiliency, and a strong work ethic. I also credit their success to the work of Melody McGee, Harnett County CCR coordinator, and the entire Harnett CRC staff."
Basic Skills Plus is a North Carolina Community College System program funded at the state level primarily with grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other foundations. Community colleges use up to 20 percent of their existing adult literacy training funds for their Basic Skills Plus program.
For more information about the Basic Skills Plus program, contact Mapp at (919) 718-7339.
Ten Central Carolina Community College students enrolled in the College and Career Readiness Department's adult high school or GED programs are also learning workforce-training skills in the college's first Basic Skills Plus program. All were recognized at a Dec. 19 ceremony at the Lillington Adult Education Center. The students, who attend programs at LAEC, Triangle South Enterprise Center or the West Harnett Center, earned their certificates by completing an online Study Skills curriculum course as preparation for success in other curriculum classes. Pictured (front, from left) are participants Brittany Thompson, of Raeford; Cristy Westbrook, of Erwin; and Zhane Bethea, of Dunn; and (back, from left) Nicolette Bergerstock, of Bunnlevel; Taniella Elliott, of Dunn; Aaron Keil, of Lillington; Andrea Pete, of Angier; and Bianca Massey, of Erwin. Not pictured are participants Darius Smith and Marguarita Vargas. For more information about the Basic Skills Plus program, contact Andre Mapp, program coordinator, at (919) 718-7339.
Ten Central Carolina Community College students enrolled in the College and Career Readiness Department's adult high school or GED programs are also learning workforce-training skills in the college's first Basic Skills Plus program. All were recognized at a Dec. 19 ceremony at the Lillington Adult Education Center. The students, who attend programs at LAEC, Triangle South Enterprise Center, or the West Harnett Center, earned their certificates by completing an online Study Skills curriculum course as preparation for success in other curriculum classes. Pictured (from left) are Dr. Bud Marchant, CCCC president; Dr. Stelfanie Williams, vice president of Economic and Community Development; participant Aaron Keil, of Lillington, receiving his certificate from Dawn Tucker, dean of College and Career Readiness; and LAEC staff member Kristy Baggett. For more information about the Basic Skills Plus program, contact Andre Mapp, program coordinator, at (919) 718-7339.
Ten Central Carolina Community College students enrolled in the College and Career Readiness Department's adult high school or GED programs are also learning workforce-training skills in the college's first Basic Skills Plus program. All were recognized at a Dec. 19 ceremony at the Lillington Adult Education Center. The students, who attend programs at LAEC, Triangle South Enterprise Center, or the West Harnett Center, earned their certificates by completing an online Study Skills curriculum course as preparation for success in other curriculum classes. Pictured (from left) are Dr. Bud Marchant, CCCC president; Dr. Stelfanie Williams, vice president of Economic and Community Development; participant Taniella Elliot, of Dunn, receiving her certificate from Dawn Tucker, dean of College and Career Readiness; participant Zhane Bethea; and Kristy Baggett, LAEC staff member. For more information about the Basic Skills Plus program, contact Andre Mapp, program coordinator, at (919) 718-7339.
Ten Central Carolina Community College students enrolled in the College and Career Readiness Department's adult high school or GED programs are also learning workforce-training skills in the college's first Basic Skills Plus program. All were recognized at a Dec. 19 ceremony at the Lillington Adult Education Center. The students, who attend programs at LAEC, Triangle South Enterprise Center, or the West Harnett Center, earned their certificates by completing an online Study Skills curriculum course as preparation for success in other curriculum classes. Pictured (front, from left) are participants Bianca Massey, of Erwin, and Brittany Thompson, of Raeford; Dawn Tucker, dean of College and Career Readiness; participants Taniella Elliott, of Dunn; Zhane Bethea, of Dunn; Aaron Keil, of Lillington; Christy Westbrook, of Erwin; Andrea Pete, of Angier; and Nicollete Bergerstock, of Bunnlevel; and (back, from left) Dr. Stelfanie Williams, CCCC vice president of Economic and Community Development; Dr. Bud Marchant, CCCC president; Gerald Edwards, TSEC instructor; Kristy Baggett, LAEC staff; Andre Mapp, Basic Skills Plus program coordinator; and Annie Utley, WHC instructor. For more information about the program, contact Mapp at (919) 718-7339.
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